Senior Accounting Associate

$72,000- $82,000 + Bonus Hybrid Stock Options Medical Dental Vision PTO 401(k) We help bring commercial spaces to life through interior design products and solutions. Working with businesses, architects, designers, and leading manufacturers, we help clients find the right products for their projects and turn their ideas into finished spaces. Our clients and customers are at the center of everything we do. Our vision is to make their ideas and creations come to life by understanding their needs, finding the right solutions, and building long-term relationships. This approach has earned us recognition as the #1 company in our category in the Chicagoland area in 2025. Behind the scenes, our finance team keeps the details of the business accurate and moving smoothly. We’re looking for a Senior Accounting Associatewho enjoys working with numbers, digging into the details, and understanding how everything connects. Day to Day: Process invoices, perform account reconciliations, and provide general accounting support to keep financial records accurate and current Maintain and update financial and transaction information in QuickBooks and internal systems, ensuring records are complete and organized Research transactions, invoices, orders, and commission information to locate missing details and gather the information needed to answer accounting questions Compare expected payments to amounts received, identify variances, and determine what follow up is needed to ensure accurate payment Communicate with manufacturers and business partners by phone and email to confirm payment details, request supporting information, and resolve outstanding financial questions Analyze transaction history and internal processes to determine the root cause of discrepancies and identify where an issue occurred Use Excel, QuickBooks, and internal systems to track financial information, document findings, and support accurate accounting records Work closely with the VP of Finance on complex matters while independently handling routine accounting responsibilities and taking on additional duties as your knowledge of the business develops Qualifications: Previous accounting experience with hands‑on QuickBooks experience required 2+ years of general accounting experience Comfortable working in Excel and able to quickly learn new systems, processes, and business practices Naturally curious and detail oriented, with an interest in digging into the numbers, spotting discrepancies, and figuring out what went wrong Strong communicator who is comfortable reaching out to customers, manufacturers, vendors, and internal teams by phone and email #J-18808-Ljbffr Corporate Resources of Illinois, Ltd.